RDS DB Instance Multiple AZ Should Be Enabled Rule

Rule Description: RDS DB Instance Multi-AZ Enabled for CISA-Cyber Essentials

Troubleshooting Steps:

2. 1.
   Check the current configuration of your RDS DB instance.
4. 2.
   Verify if Multi-AZ is enabled for the DB instance.
6. 3.
   If Multi-AZ is not enabled, you need to modify the DB instance configuration to enable it.

Necessary Codes:

Step-by-Step Guide:

Method 1: Using the AWS Management Console

2. 1.
   Log in to the AWS Management Console.
4. 2.
   Navigate to the Amazon RDS service.
6. 3.
   Select the appropriate region.
8. 4.
   Click on "Databases" in the left side menu.
10. 5.
    Choose the target RDS DB instance for which you want to enable Multi-AZ.
12. 6.
    Click on "Actions" and select "Modify".
14. 7.
    In the "Availability & durability" section, choose the option "Enable Multi-AZ deployment".
16. 8.
    Scroll down and review the other configuration settings if needed.
18. 9.
    Click on "Continue" and proceed to modify the DB instance.
20. 10.
    Review the summary and click on "Modify DB instance" to apply the changes.

Method 2: Using the AWS CLI

2. 1.
   Open the AWS CLI or Terminal.
4. 2.
   Ensure that you have appropriate permissions to modify RDS DB instances.
6. 3.
   Execute the following command to enable Multi-AZ for your RDS DB instance:

   aws rds modify-db-instance --db-instance-identifier <your-db-instance-id> --multi-az
   

   Replace

   <your-db-instance-id>

   with the actual identifier of your RDS DB instance.
8. 4.
   Wait for the modification task to complete.

Conclusion: